She is known by many things to many people: Martha, Marty, Mom, but the most legendary? Grandma Puckett. I cannot express to you the deep sense of pity that wells up from my heart for those of you who do not know her, because I guarantee you will never meet another one of her kind. She's not your typical grandma; she's the stuff legends are made of.
Though many of my friends have not met this treasured beauty, they know of her quite well. In fact, some of them ask for Grandma Puckett stories, because let me tell you, they are numerous and diverse. She is the best cook, has the greatest story telling abilities, and is quite the stained glass maker. Oh, that sounds typical of a grandma, you say? Don't be foolish. She is a 78 year old ball of fire and if we were to get in a brawl, I'm quite certain she would whoop my butt. She has more energy than I'd know what to do with and spends most of her time working outside on her garden. To say she's an outspoken liberal would be an understatement. If her tv's on, it's either CNN or sports. She's very active in her church and community and she's always putting things together with other people in mind. She is not a typical grandma and from the stories I've heard, she wasn't the typical mom either. She is the toughest woman but yet she is still so in touch with her emotions and has the greatest way of displaying them. You will never have to guess what she's thinking; whether she thinks you're the most gorgeous thing she's ever seen, or you just made the stupidest mistake of your life, you'll know. How can someone be so completely honest in every situation?! And I tell you what, she has the smoothest skin of a woman her age and it's not because she got cosmetic surgery.
While my family was in town for our wedding in 2009, I had the pleasure of hearing more stories about her that left me speechless with my mouth wide open. She is the type of person that I dream to be like. When I think of her in my day to day life, sometimes I just have to ask myself, what in the world did I do to deserve to call her grandma? How did I get this blessing? As I'm writing this, my emotions are welling up inside of me and I get so frustrated because no matter what words I use, I won't be able to get across just how unique and utterly awe-inspiring this lady is. She is everything: strong, caring, adventurous, a storyteller, tough, funny, independent, vibrant, unexpected, a wise ass, outgoing, beautiful, talented, driven, young, loving. She is a joy to be around and she doesn't take anyone's shit (pardon my language if it offends you). I think she knows she doesn't have to, she's paid her dues. I wish I could have known her more and all throughout her life because something tells me she's never taken it from anyone. But still she's the sweetest person you could know.
I'll stop now because I'd just go on and on. Bottom line: This is a woman, by every meaning of the word. Her youthfulness and spunk are unparalleled by anyone I know. She has a life that you wouldn't believe (trust me). And she's coming to town tomorrow! It's not under the best of circumstances (in fact, it's downright crappy) but I'd be lying if i said I wasn't tickled to death. She is my soul mate. Each time I get with her I walk away knowing a little bit more about life and how you really don't have to pay attention to all the rules. I wish she could write a book about her life so you could understand what I'm talking about.
Did I mention she snuck alcohol into our wedding reception?
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